Evaluating TimeShared Computer Usage Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New

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- Title
- Evaluating TimeShared Computer Usage Classic Reprint
- Author
- Michael M. Gold
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0332450902
- ISBN 13
- 9780332450902
- Item weight
- 304 grams
The book examines how interactive time-shared versus traditional batch computer usage shapes speed, productivity, and user attitudes, helping you understand what to weigh when choosing a system.
This selection surveys the debate over time-shared systems, explains what “faster” or “more efficient” could mean, and outlines how researchers study human–computer collaboration. It frames the scope of investigation and the practical questions a designer or manager should ask when evaluating computer usage in real work settings.
- Clear definitions of time-sharing and batch processing, and what each approach promises for users.
- How different feedback delays and user–machine interactions affect performance and satisfaction.
- Challenges in measuring efficiency, usefulness, and outcomes in interactive systems.
- Implications for designers, researchers, and decision-makers evaluating computer and information systems.
Ideal for readers interested in computer systems, information management, and technology history.
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